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Wembanyama returns to play against Grizzlies after missing 2 games
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama played in Tuesday night’s game between the San Antionio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies after missing two games with left knee soreness. Wembanyama finished with a team-high 30 points in 21 minutes. He was 10 of 20 from the field, including 3 of 6 from 3-point range. He also had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Spencer scores 21, including the final five, to give the Grizzlies a 106-105 win over the Spurs
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Cam Spencer scored 21 points, including five in the final 1:26, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat San Antonio 106-105 on Tuesday night, offsetting 30 points by the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama in his return after a two-game absence. Spencer’s 10-foot baseline jumper with 36.5 seconds left were the final points. San Antonio’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maclin scores 13 as DePaul takes down Georgetown 56-50
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Maclin scored 13 points off the bench to lead DePaul past Georgetown 56-50 on Tuesday. Maclin added 11 rebounds for the Blue Demons (10-6, 2-3 Big East Conference). N.J. Benson grabbed 16 rebounds, scored nine points and had three blocks. The Hoyas (9-6, 1-3) were led in scoring by KJ Lewis, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James and Doncic each score 30 to help the Lakers hold off the Pelicans 111-103
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Tuesday night. Deandre Ayton had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards has 26 points to help Wolves beat Heat 122-94
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat for the second time in four days, 122-94 on Tuesday night. Edwards, listed as questionable on the pregame injury report with a foot injury, connected on a team-high five 3-pointers and was 5 for 6 at the free-throw line. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Langston Reynolds scores 22 as Gophers hold off No. 19 Iowa 70-67
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Langston Reynolds scored 22 points and Cade Tyson added 16 on Tuesday as Minnesota held off a rally to defeat No. 19 Iowa 70-67. Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points, all in the second half, as Iowa (12-3, 2-2 in the Big Ten) rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to take the lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs, Matthews pounce on Panthers to net 4-1 win
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
TORONTO — Matthew Knies scored a goal and set up a red-hot Auston Matthews to push the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-1 win against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Former Maple Leafs draft pick Carter Verhaeghe broke Joseph Woll’s shutout bid with 8:22 remaining as Toronto (20-15-7) won its sixth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gillespie scores 32 points, leads Kent State over Bowling Green 96-93
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Delrecco Gillespie scored 32 points and sealed the victory with a layup with 20 seconds remaining as Kent State took down Bowling Green 96-93 on Tuesday night. Gillespie also had 10 rebounds for the Golden Flashes (12-3, 3-0 Mid-American Conference). Morgan Safford scored 22 points while shooting 7 for 13 (5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 22 as Akron beats Central Michigan 82-69
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tavari Johnson’s 22 points helped Akron defeat Central Michigan 82-69 on Tuesday night. Johnson added five rebounds and 10 assists for the Zips (11-4, 2-1 Mid-American Conference). Shammah Scott shot 7 for 9, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 19 points. Amani Lyles had 12 points. Tamario ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State’s Carnell Tate declares for NFL draft after standout season
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
Ohio State standout wide receiver Carnell Tate announced on Tuesday he is leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft. Tate announced his decision on social media. The junior had 51 receptions for 875 yards and nine touchdowns this season as he became a deep threat in the Buckeyes’ passing attack. Tate — an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Duclair has a hat trick and two assists as the Islanders rout the Devils 9-0
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Duclair recorded a hat trick for the first time in more than six years, Ilya Sorokin stopped all 45 shots he faced in his return from injury and the New York Islanders handed the New Jersey Devils a second consecutive defeat, routing them 9-0 on Tuesday night. Back in the ... Read More »
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